Re: Looking for info on 1911
What features are you looking for, tac rail, light-wieght, etc? Will this be a new range toy or for EDC?
Once you build the gun in your head you can start looking for candidates that fit your needs. Beware, there are a LOT of one sided opinions in the 1911 world so take them with a grain of salt. I own both a Smith and Wesson and a Kimber 1911 which are both the butt of a wide range of criticism for their external extractors, reliability, etc. I've never had any issues with either through thousands of rounds. I've never met a gun I didn't like! (except a Para Ord that came apart in my hand at the range) Get out and get your hands on as many as you can. You'll know the moment you pick up "The One". A 1911 has a way of speaking to you like it has a soul.
What features are you looking for, tac rail, light-wieght, etc? Will this be a new range toy or for EDC?
Once you build the gun in your head you can start looking for candidates that fit your needs. Beware, there are a LOT of one sided opinions in the 1911 world so take them with a grain of salt. I own both a Smith and Wesson and a Kimber 1911 which are both the butt of a wide range of criticism for their external extractors, reliability, etc. I've never had any issues with either through thousands of rounds. I've never met a gun I didn't like! (except a Para Ord that came apart in my hand at the range) Get out and get your hands on as many as you can. You'll know the moment you pick up "The One". A 1911 has a way of speaking to you like it has a soul.